Sociology II · Topic
Nation, Democracy and Citizenship
Nation, democracy and citizenship in India.
103 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Nation, Democracy and Citizenship that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2015–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Civil society is an essential building block of development and national cohesion. Discuss the role and issues faced by civil societies.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
The Balwant Rai Mehta committee forced the government to consider 3rd Tier institutions for political decentralization and social empowerment.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regionalism and DecentralisationParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Briefly discuss the challenges to Indian nationalism in contemporary times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Civil society as an agent of social transformation in India.
12.5 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipSocial Reform
The failure of the secularism project is also the failure of the democratic project. Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
SecularisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Examine the tension between National Integration and the assertion of regional identities in Indian democratic processes.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Regionalism and DecentralisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Critically analyze the role of pressure groups in the policy making process in India.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Indian political parties are considered as weak in principles and organisation and thus, pressure groups are supposed to be very significant in the functioning of the Indian Political System. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Decentralization in India has led to democratisation but not necessarily development. Critically analyze.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Regionalism and DecentralisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Critically evaluate the extent to which pressure groups contribute to the vitality and effectiveness of the democratic process.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Discuss the role of civil society in democratic polity. What are the issues faced by civil societies in India? (b) Discuss the impact of metropolis on social life in India. (c) How can synergy between WASH and gender equality ensure the success of WASH projects in India?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Pressure groups happen to be an indicator of level of political maturity and accommodation in a political system. In this context critically analyse role of pressure groups in the policy making process in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Grassroot politics has led to change in the very nature of Indian politics from politics of ideology to politics of representation. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesRegionalism and Decentralisation